West High School

Academic Summary
Public
School Type
1,806
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
27 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
28%
Percent Proficient - Math
35%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Anchorage School District Living Summary view more
106,567
households
286,459
Total Population
$314,800
Average House Value
$1,320
Average Housing Rent
$84,928
Average Household Income
88.79%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

West High School is a public school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is a school in Anchorage School District district.

According to the Alaska state assessment result, 28% of students are proficient in Math learning and 35% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 1,806 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 1,806 students are attending West High School. By gender, there are 909 and 897 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 184 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic1459
American Indian/Alaska Native422
Asian1239
White1375978
Two or More Races1789
in LEP Program110
Total184 77107

Teachers & Staffs

Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers68Students per teacher: 27 to 1
Teachers who are certified68100.0%
Teachers who are not certified--
Teachers in their first year of teaching22.9%
Teachers in their second year of teaching22.9%
School counselors6Students per counselor: 301 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer1-
Security guards4-
Nurses1-
Psychologists--
Social workers--

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 106,567 households is located in Anchorage School District, AK area. The average home price is $314,800 and the average rent cost is $1,320. The unemployment rate is 5.70% and the average household income is $84,928.
You can view more living characteristics in Anchorage School District area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households106,567 Households
Population286,459
Male149,670
Female143,861
Child Population86,527
Total Housing Units117,380 Units
Average House Value$314,800
Average Rent Cost$1,320
Unemployment Rate5.70%
Average Household Income$84,928
Heath Insurance Coverage88.79%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

West High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 219 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 464 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 226 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered9 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs219
12%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs90
5%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs156
9%
Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program464
26%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation226
13%

Academic Achievement

Achievement

Bullying

Total 13 harassment and bullying has been reported at West High School. By gender, 8 male students and 5 students were reported. There are 5 gender-related, 8 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.

TotalOn the basis of
Gender-relatedRace, color or national originDisability
HispanicReported5230
Disciplined1100
American Indian/Alaska NativeReported0000
Disciplined0000
AsianReported3030
Disciplined0000
Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderReported1100
Disciplined1100
BlackReported0000
Disciplined0000
WhiteReported2200
Disciplined2200
Two or More RacesReported2020
Disciplined1100
TotalReported10580
Disciplined5500

Public Schools in Anchorage School District

In Anchorage School District, 99 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.

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